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2005-2022 · 15 model years

Crossroads Zinger Problems by year

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Crossroads Zinger across 15 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 2018 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age20181 complaint · 4 recallsSee the 2018
Complaints
12
Recalls
13
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Zinger complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20221100Body, doors & structureC
20181400Electrical systemD
20170200-C
20160200-C
20151200Wheels & tiresC
20140100-A
20134101SuspensionC
20121200Body, doors & structureC
20111300Equipment & accessoriesD
20100200-C
20090100-A
20080100-A
20071210SuspensionC
20061300Equipment & accessoriesD
20051300Equipment & accessoriesD

Most common Zinger problems

Crossroads Zinger recalls 13

Equipment

17V7550001,205,997 vehicles affected

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at...

Latest Zinger complaints

2022 Crossroads ZingerBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Crossroads Zinger RV trailer hauled by a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the RV was having water intrusion failures. The contact stated that the RV had water entering from the roof. The RV was not kept under a car port or tarpaulin. The contact stated that the RV was towed to the dealer 3 times to have the leaks repaired. The contact stated that after each repair the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the last time the RV was towed to the dealer and a section of...

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the aluminum siding nearly detached. The section was part of the siding frame by the entrance door located on the right side of the RV. The contact stated that her husband pulled off the roadway and used duct tape to secure the siding. The contact stated that the plywood under the siding had rotted and that the siding fasteners had pulled out of the degraded plywood. The dealer visually inspected the RV and advised that the frame and body would require repairs to make the RV roadworthy. The RV was repaired but was not yet retrieved by the contact. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11559143
2013 Crossroads ZingerSuspensionFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 crossroad zinger travel trailer. The contact stated that the axle started to smoke and bend while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall to the trailer and referred the contact to nhtsa. The contact mention there was a nhtsa campaign number: 11v161000 (equipment) but her vin was not included.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11342092
2018 Crossroads ZingerElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 crossroads zinger camper. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v121000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called camping world of chattanooga (located at 6728 ringgold rd, chattanooga, tn 37412, 877-295-2202) who stated that the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an estimated time frame for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer...

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was made aware of the issue and opened a case. The manufacturer stated that they would call the contact back, but the contact had not heard back. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was invalid.*Bf comsumer has contacted the dealer several times and has yet to be repaired.*Jb

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11256805
2015 Crossroads ZingerWheels & tires

Tires separated - one on driver side and one on passenger side. This happened when towing a 35 foot trailer on I 70 at 60 mph. Tires only had 5000 miles on them. Nothing left of tires. Brand tail express made in china.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11123098
2013 Crossroads ZingerSuspension

The axles bent and caused tire damage that may result in tire failure. The axles are made by lippert components, inc. Lc35-sb-85-68.5-Nosp-os-l-545-7242-30pt. *Tr

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10587414
2013 Crossroads ZingerBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 crossroad zinger trailer. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign number 13e039000 (equipment , latches/locks/linkages) and it had been months since the part was ordered which still had not arrived. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable.

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10579659

Questions about the Crossroads Zinger

Which Crossroads Zinger years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (4), 2005 (1), 2006 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2018 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Crossroads Zinger years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2008, 2009, 2014 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Zinger years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Crossroads Zinger problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (4), body, doors & structure (3), equipment & accessories (3) most often.

How many recalls does the Crossroads Zinger have?

NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all Crossroads Zinger model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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